A 40-YEAR-OLD man has faced Raymond Terrace Local Court after being charged over alleged firearm offences in Williamtown. About 6:30am last Tuesday, officers attached to the Proactive Crime Team Port Stephens Hunter Police District, assisted by Federal Environmental Officers, attended…
NELSON Bay’s Bob Walkley has identified an array of top line prospects in his 30 years as an athletics coach. It has been a satisfying journey for the experienced Port Stephens Athletics Club official, who helped develop his daughter Sarah…
BIRUBI Point Surf Life Saving Club’s (SLSC) ‘Dusk Patrol’ program took out the Innovation Award at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence event in Sydney on Saturday. “The dusk program is an initiative that the club started after…
PORT Stephens and the Myall Coast plays host to a range of migratory shore birds each year, with residents asked to support their survival by being considerate during nesting season. “We live in a special part of the world where…
GREENS council election candidate Kim Scott is calling for greater transparency around councillor workloads. “All that is on the public record is attendance at council meetings, with only the Mayor also having to publish a diary of meetings,” said Mr…
THE annual Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) spring fair will come to life on 7 September from 10am to 3pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02)…
POSITIVE Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a program that inspires youth to become active members of our community. Last week’s nominees were all well deserving of recognition in our community. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
PORT Stephens creatives Cory Acorn, Heidi Harber, Lynne Foulkes, Fay Virtue and Susan Zhou have collaborated for a unique exhibition called ‘The Journey’. “Visitors to the exhibition will see a vibrant array of works by the artists represented at The…
MURROOK Culture Centre has taken out the ‘Visitor Attraction’ category in the 2024 Inavate APAC Awards, at a ceremony held in Bangkok last month. This international contest focuses on the skilful use of innovative technology and attracted 53 finalists from…
THE ongoing Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program is creating a positive environment for students to thrive in local schools. Last week’s award nominees are all well deserving of their recognition by the wider community. Advertise with News of The…